The idiom "knock someone down with a feather" has its origins in the English language and is used figuratively to emphasize extreme surprise or astonishment. The expression likely originated from the idea that something as light as a feather could have such a significant impact that it could knock a person down.

What is the origin of the idiom "knock someone down with a feather" and when to use it?

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Definitie en betekenis van "knock somebody down with a feather"in het Engels

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